The Straight Re(a)d

The Straight Re(a)d is Lee Hagan’s corner of The Sports Encounter, where football gets an unfiltered look through sharp observation, dry humor, and the occasional raised eyebrow.

From the brilliant to the bizarre, Lee takes on football’s biggest stories, talking points, personalities, matches, controversies, and moments that leave supporters wondering what on earth they have just watched.

Expect straight opinions, wit, tactical curiosity, and a lifelong football obsession, without pretending the game always makes sense.